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Robert Buffone

I recently work with Neil to train my dog. Neil explained his training concept and provide me with insights into my dogs behavior. If you are looking for a training that cares about your best friend you should call Neil.

Mary Costigan

Thank you Neil for your help with our new puppy! You provided critical key tips and techniques that gave us the confidence and ability to successfully navigate the early stages of puppy hood.

Anthony Giacomucci

Neil is the best dog trainer anyone could ask for. He loves his profession and it shows. My dog Enzo would go after other dogs during our walk to protect myself . That never happens anymore because he knows I am in charge . Neil actually trained myself to be the leader ! Thank you Neil , you are the best !

Sean H

Neil has been incredibly helpful with my rescued 8 year old German shepherd Cassie. She used to be very nervous outside and around other dogs. She is now able to walk well outside with no nerves and is greatly improved around dogs. I'm confident with our continued training she will be able to have interactions with other dogs in the near future.

Ashley Shapero

As soon as I had an initial phone conversation with Neil, I knew he would help us and that our dog Billy would be in good hands. Neil is the real deal when it comes to dog training; he is so knowledgeable, patient, and compassionate. You can tell he really has a passion for helping dogs be their best happy selves and really loves what he does. He provides in depth training and even taught us about dog behavior and the psychology behind it. He went above and beyond every session and always gave us lots of practice exercises to work on. His pricing is also very fair and reasonable. If you are looking for a guy that is the best in dog training it’s Neil hands down! We would highly recommend him to anyone.

Matthew Wattenmaker

Neil has been an incredible help with our standard poodle over the last year. He really helped us transform our pandemic puppy into a confident, obedient dog. He provided great support in our weekly lessons, and also gave us fun exercises to use at home in between lessons to strengthen our bond with our dog. Neil is very clear about his philosophy - that training is to build trust so your dog wants to listen to you and wants to make you happy - and that is made so clear through working with him. I highly recommend his services to anyone in need of any kind of dog training.

Robin D

When our new French bulldog puppy turned out to be scared of all people (except us) and all dogs, we weren’t sure what to do, or how best to help him. I researched  few dog trainers, and reached out to Neil The K9 coach as our top choice because we needed more than straightforward training, we needed help with a reactive dog. Neil is a calm and patient trainer who has helped Bandit become a more confident and trusting dog. He has taught us the techniques we need to train Bandit and to ensure that he is a happy and well adjusted member of our family pack. Thank you Neil!

Phillip Iaccarino

Neil has completely transformed our dog and has significantly helped us reclaim our home with allowing guest come into our home with little to no worry. I would highly recommend Neil to anyone who struggles with their dog not only with aggression issues but overall behavioral issues.

Emily Arentzen

After a few traumatic experiences, our shelter dog changed from a sweat calm boy to anxious and reactive. We started losing hope of ever having our happy dog back until we met Neil. Neil trained us in what caused our dog’s behavior and the best ways to teach him to be a more confident dog. Neil respected his boundaries and took every opportunity to teach us that he could.

Christine Langdon

We were incredibly fortunate to witness Neil training a dog in Bryn Mawr last year. Our old English Bulldogge was in need of training and Neil ‘s patience’s and expertise was astonishing to watch   We are so grateful to be working with him as he is so passionate and knowledgeable and uses only positive reinforcement   Our dog loves him and so do we.   He’s an exceptional trainer and human being.     We look forward to our time with him every week.

Jack Houser

Neil is very passionate about helping dogs and he did an amazing job with my dog titus! He teaches you all about how dogs react and how to have the greatest bond possible with your dog and it is better than i could have ever imagined!

sarah fisher

Neil has helped me bring my dog from fearful and reactive to confident and happy. He gives you all the tools you need to help your dog and make sure it’s a fun experience for everyone!

Kim Tissue

When our Rottweiler mix was three months old and running the house we knew that we needed some help.  Neil came recommended to us by our neighbor and we could not be more pleased with what he has taught us.  Neil is professional, knowledgeable, and passionate about his work. Our puppy is now 15 months old and is well behaved and a joy to have in the family.

janice mayer

My husband and I were thankful for all Neil’s help and tips he gave us for our dog Millie.  He was very polite and explained everything in detail.  The patient he had with Millie was unbelievable because she is a little stubborn at times.  I would recommend using Neil to train any breed of dog he knows his stuff.

sal

We hired Neil to help us with two dogs who have no prior training.  He taught us all the things we were missing, and explained what we were doing wrong.  Our two dogs are now completely different.  They are responsive, attentive, and goal oriented.  The change in them is nothing short of remarkable.  Thanks Neil.

Emma Shack

The K9 coach has helped me and my 2 yo German Shepherd so much! He is a completely different dog from when we started. He is so much calmer and confident thanks to Neil! I no longer have to panic every time the door bell rings or we go on walk. I’m a very happy owner with a very happy pup!

Ian Janoski

Neil was great with our dog Penny we adopted from a rescue.  We are so glad we found Neil to help her with all her training.  You can tell Neil is very passionate about helping other dogs and we would recommend him to anyone looking to help their dog with training!

Sarah Minutelli

My husband and I are so grateful for all the progress Bruno has made over the 2 years since we got him from a rescue. Neil worked with us to teach him basic commands like sit and stay and take it nice, break some bad habits like jumping, and walk nicely with the right leash and harness combination. Neil really works with you to be able to train your dog on your own. I highly recommend him as a dog trainer. You can tell he is passionate and really wants what is best for you and your dog.

Adam Seltzer

Neil did a great job with our beagle McGruder. He helped us with his focus and dog reactivity. Our bond with him grew and became so intense that he improved his behavior in other areas that weren’t even immediate concerns.

Ali D.

The K9 coach has been coming to my house for a couple of months and it is very worth it!! My unruly cockapoo would not listen at all and I have seen a significant change in her. I’m so happy we have found a solution all thanks to the K9 coach.

Melissa Todd

Neil has been so helpful with our female Great Dane named Hope, and I am so glad we found him! Hope was very anxious when we got her and walking her was difficult, especially as she got bigger. Neil has taught us all different techniques to use and he does a great job at knowing what works best for Hope’s personality.      Hope has become more relaxed and we have seen great improvements since we started with Neil in the summer of 2021. I would recommend Neil to anyone who needs training for their dog. He’s the best!

Matthew Viola

Neil has been helping me with my fear aggressive German shepherd rescue for the past few months and his personalized training program has resulted in significant progress.  Neil is extremely passionate and knowledgeable I would recommend him for any level of training.

Cathy Henry

Neil has done an absolutely amazing job training our Beligian Malinois Leo. In the beginning Leo was very aggressive and nervous around anyone but the family. Neil’s patience and expertise have really turned things around. Leo is getting better and better behaved each week thanks to Neil!

Susan Baren-Pearson

Neil is an incredible trainer. He is patient with both dog and owner! His knowledge of and experience with all types of canines is excellent. He has helped us to build confidence in our dogs, and in ourselves. His methods are safe, and logical. He not only teaches you how to train your dogs he educates you along the way, ensuring that you understand your dog’s behaviors. I would never hesitate to recommend Neil!

sam grant

I am so glad I found Neil! We rescued Toby, a two year-old English Mastiff who had little to no training and was extremely anxious around new people in his home, especially men. Even though we have a lot of experience rescuing, rehabilitating and fostering giant breed dogs, Toby's particular exuberance and insecurities were difficult to tackle. Neil's methods have taught us how to help Toby become a more confident, gentle, happy boy. Neil's knowledge and patience are fantastic and he has really adapted Toby's training to address his specific disposition and problems. His approach focuses on positive training, creating a deeper bond and attentiveness in Toby and building his (and our) confidence. The exercises he taught us help Toby to listen not just at that moment but help to work towards a more relaxed happy dog overall. It's been really amazing the impact it has had. His guidance on leashes, harnesses and other equipment has also been great. Toby is doing so well thanks to Neil! I highly recommend  him to anyone.

Michael Miller

Since working with Neil over the past few months, our Lab Mix has become a more confident and well behaved dog.  Neil stresses not only working with the dog, but as importantly working with the owners to ensure they fully understand the training.  He helped curve Hunters fear aggression through multiple techniques, as well as trained us how to have him walk properly on a leash.  We would highly recommend Neil.

cliff moore

Neil has been amazing the last 6 months. We got our cane corso during quarantine, and never got the chance to socialize him properly, in result he had fear aggression. Neil's method of training is very customized to our needs, and the results have been unbelievable. He is very thorough and patient. We highly recommend Neil!!

brianna moore

We initially hired Neil to help with our 6 month old Cane Corso (Sam) who had some fear issues, but he has helped us with so much more.  Neil started from the very beginning and showed simple techniques that have brought us a long way.  Sam walks very well on a leash now and is a much more confident dog. We have come such a long way and I can’t wait to see what else Neil teaches us, highly recommended!

Jay Cattani

We loved working with Neil. His prioritization of positive reinforcements worked well with our pup. She is much more gentle on the leash and when taking treats. She gets along much better with our other dog now.

Leslie S

We made a big move from FL to PA last year (mid pandemic). Zeus, our very energetic mixed pup is very outgoing, friendly and at times too crazy. We knew that if we wanted to enjoy hiking with Zeus we would need to train him to behave and listen to commands to avoid any dangers while having him out in Public. I came across Neils information and we decided to give it a shot, it is the best decision we have made this far for Zeus. He no longer pulls, he listens to us and we are able to take him out in public without him jumping to anyone he sees! Neil is patient and overall taught us to be patient as well. He is absolutely right when he says that the training continues at home, the progress we’ve seen with Zeus is INCREDIBLE! I wish we could take Neil with us back to FL! 10/10 highly recommended!! Thank you Neil & Rocky!!

Becca Baker

Neil helped us with our dog Bo. He is very professional and uses positive training methods to help us with Bo's fear aggression towards strangers. He is very tuned into the dogs personality and is very patient. He is very compassionate and you can tell it comes from his genuine love for all dogs. We highly recommend Neil!

Sarah Fox

I would highly recommend Neil if you are looking for someone to help you train your dog. He is very knowledgeable and spent the time to get to know our dog and to understand our needs. He gave us the building blocks we needed to to be able to communicate with our dog and we’ve had incredible success in ways that we weren’t even expecting.

Jessica Balestrieri

Neil has been helping us with our rotti puppy since January, as we had no idea how to control our stubborn Zeus. Neil showed us techniques to help calm Zeus in his wild man out bursts. Not only did Neil teach us life long skills, he also taught us how dogs communicate and how to build a relationship with our pup. Zeus was horrible walking on a harness, and we were very frustrated. Neil never gave up and was very patient in teaching us how to train Zeus on a harness. Now I am able to take Zeus to parks and he walks nicely right by my side! Zeus is a much better behaved boy now, Neil truly is the dog whisperer!! I would recommend Neil’s dog training services to anyone needing help! He is patient, competent, gentle and very effective in his training techniques. Training dogs is truly his passion, and let me tell you, Zeus LOVED Neil, you’d think Zeus was a police trained dog just by the way Zeus obeyed him. We were Always amazed how Zeus just respected Neil.  Thanks to Neil, I can enjoy this summer with my pup walking nicely by my side and listening to his commands outside!

Sonya Jacobsen

Neil worked with my 9 month old Lab, Teddy and me for 2 months. The difference in Teddy’s behavior is amazing! He listens and obeys. We have enjoyable walks without pulling or stopping. He’s learned to great other dogs/people in a polite way, without the jumping he was doing previously. I highly recommend the K-9 Coach!

Chad Cohen

I called Neil to help me train my Shih-Poo puppy. I saw him around my apartment development training other dogs for awhile before, and thought to give him a try. Neil was nothing but professional and a true dog whisperer. In terms of pricing, he was the best “bang for your buck” that I could find. 100% would  recommend the K9 coach for your dog training needs.

Mary Gildea

We adopted a very sweet 3 year old goldendoodle who had been awful on a leash about a year and half ago. Our family all dreaded taking her on walks because your bicep would get a workout holding her back from dragging you across the asphalt. She also would run through any open door. It was an episode even trying to open our front door, worrying she may escape and run into danger. We had tried 2 other trainers who basically told us we needed a shock collar. With just 4 sessions, not only has Neil taught us how to walk our dog, where we can hold the leash with just a pinky finger, she also has become confident and relaxed. The other day, I was taking the recycling to the curb and forgot I had left the door to the house wide open. Before Neil, this would have been a disaster. When I noticed the front door open, our sweet dog was seated at attention by the front door, wide open, waiting patiently for either her command to come or to continue to stay. This brought tears of relief to my eyes. Neil is a patient, loving, calm instructor and believe me when I say his techniques work. He’s made our family believe all dogs are trainable and they are never too old to learn new tricks!

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Lisa Marinucci Gribbin

Neil is wonderful! Patient, focused, professional, and willing to make his training sessions a positive experience for the entire family. He helped us adjust to our first puppy ever and train him to be calm, confident, and obedient. Highly recommend The Best K9 Coach!

JoAnn Gambone

Neil is a patient, kind dog loving trainer. His knowledge and experience of training dogs quickly helped us to get  Baxter to walk on command, come to us and stay seated. We have only had 4 training sessions to date and can’t wait for what’s to come.

Erika Thomas

Neil has been working with our Lowkey, a 1-year old Labrador Retriever/German Shorthaired Pointer mix, and it has been such a pleasure!  The transformation displayed by our dog has been dramatic. He has gone from being a wild crazy man to being a much more calm, QUIET and obedient dog. My family and I look forward to every coming session and it has been incredible watching Lowkey make progress every week. I highly reccommend Neil's services!

Kara S

Neil has been a lifesaver since getting my puppy, Gatsby. I had been wanting a dog for a long time and 3 months ago I decided to finally go for it. I have had labs all my life, but I’ve never raised/trained one on my own. To put it lightly, Gatsby has a different personality than my previous dogs and loved biting from the first day I got him, add in my mommy syndrome, and after a month I was exhausted and not getting anywhere. I was referred to Neil by a friend and he has not only taught me how to get results from training but has also explained the reason behind every step. He is able to break down the trainings into simple exercises I do with Gatsby every day, and now I get compliments on how well behaved my puppy is for his age. Neil has such a positive energy about training and you can tell that he loves what he does and really cares about the dogs and you can’t help but get excited about it as well. It’s been wonderful to see the progress Gatsby has made, and if I ever hit a wall or get frustrated I know Neil is only a call away to offer support. Not only will I have a confident dog, but going through the process has made me a confident owner so I can enjoy having the dog I’ve wanted for so long.

Nikki

Very professional and helpful. Niel has been coming to my house every week and it has been a blessing each time.

Heidi von Bulow

We are new puppy parents to Luna, a 5-month-old mini-golden doodle.  Our pet experience was limited to cats when we brought Luna into our home, and we were completely unprepared for the energy and demands of a puppy. We hired Neil to help train us to help Luna, and we are thrilled with her progress under his direction.  Neil is experienced, patient, and fantastic with our puppy.  He listened to our concerns and designed a training program to meet our evolving needs.  Neil explains his objectives and demonstrates the skills that he is teaching.  We still have work to do, and are confident that Neil will be able to guide us to help Luna to continue her growth into a more calm, confident, and well-behaved dog.

Melissa Bove

Neil is simply the best!! Our Aussie Louie has a fear aggression that we had no idea how to handle. I saw Neil working with another dog and decided to give it a shot. It was the best decision we have ever made.
Neil has taught us the correct way to help Louie over come his fears and trust us to know we will not let anything happen to him. Louie has come such a long way!
If I could I would give 1000000 stars!!!! Neil truly passionate and cares about you and your  dog 🐶

Susie Macciocca

Neil is wonderful in helping us work with our Springer puppy. She’s been so responsive and we can see that the work we put in directed by him helps her so much!

Mara Kaliner

We continue to have a great experience working with Neil.  I have a 200lb English Mastiff that is quite a challenge to take on a walk and Neil has given me wonderful strategies to help manage him on my own.   In addition, he focuses on using firm and consistent behavior management strategies that focus on positive reinforcement rather than punishment!  Great experience!

Jamie Bove

Neil is a fantastic trainer!  We have a 10 month old Australian Shepherd that has a fear aggression towards people and we had no idea how to handle it. By chance we observed Neil working with another dog that had similar problems . Within the first 15 minutes after Neil arrived at our house , Louie (our dog) was taking treats directly from his hand.
Over the course of the next month with Neil’s direct instruction we were able to build up a trust with Louie , and learn some calming techniques to help him deal with stressful situations . Neil taught us how to properly use a leash which has completely changed our dog. Louie now walks in  “heel”  and is much more relaxed.
Neil has a very calm approach to training that allows the dogs to not feel stressed and build a trust with their owner. While we still have more work to do with Louie , I’m confident under Neil’s instruction we will continue to see positive results from the training. We highly recommend The K9 Coach !

Tim Veale

Neil has helped us with our 1 year old Doberman named Reagan these past few months and the sessions have been great.  Neil makes the lessons fun.  Reagan has really improved her behaviors, especially when walking her on a leash.  Neil really explains himself well and gives us easy to follow instructions to practice during the week.  Thank you Neil!

Timothy Hemcher

Neil is definitely one of best in business. He builds great rapport with dogs and is fantastic at teaching owners how to handle a canine. Koda, American bulldog, has several issues to deal with on regular basis. Koda is high energy and deals with fear and anxiety on daily basis when on leash or in back yard or car. He becomes extremely aggressive and irritated when dogs around him. Neil has helped Koda and I remain calm when dealing with those issue.

Koda has come a long long way with Neil help and we hope to get even better as we continue our relationship and training with Neil and Rocky who is fantastic assistant.

Thanks Neil and look forward to working with you!

Ashley Leonard

Where do I even start? My boyfriend and I adopted Freddie, our Italian Greyhound in Oct 2019. He is the best thing that ever happened to us.. HOWEVER, Iggy's are notoriously hard to train. I was losing hope. My coworker suggested I call Neil. At first, Neil was generous enough to help us with some tips over the phone, absolutely free. At that point, I knew this man had a deep care and desire to help animals. His kindness matches his skills. After weeks of talking with Neil over the phone, we decided to make the trip to KOP to visit him for in person sessions with Freddie. He taught us how to walk Freddie properly on a leash, how to teach him how to sit, and most importantly!! How to be consistent with potty training.

Although we decided Freddie is an indoor potty dog (against Neil's teachings) we were successfully able to potty train him to pee outside on command. We also learned how to skillfully walk/run with him on a leash.

We truly owe our sanity to Neil! Thank you thank you thank you, for guiding us through the HARDEST days with puppy training! I will recommend Neil to anyone and everyone, because I thought Freddie would be impossible to train. Turns out, all he needed was to meet the K9 Coach!

Dre Alicea

Mission Impossible!!  We rescued Domino, a 3 yr old Pit, from Main Line Animal Rescue.  He is a lovable, sweet family member who has become very protective of us.  So much so that when anyone comes to our door, he barks, growls, and will not let anyone in the house.  Our son came home from school for a weekend and Domino would not allow him to stay.  We had to board Domino for several days so that our son can be at home.  Our son was coming back home for Spring Break in a month and we needed everyone to get along.  Neil saved our family!!  Working with Domino for just a few weeks, Neil was able to introduce us to techniques on how to calm him down.  When our son came home, Neil was there for the re-introduction.  Domino was anxious at first, but Neil was able to get him to accept our son as part of our family.  We still have some work to do when other guests come to visit, but I am confident that Neil will eventually have Domino relaxed as long as he knows that when he is with us he is safe.

Steve Crawford

Neil was awesome. He was easy to communicate with, showed up on time, took the time to explain his training style and demonstrated genuine interest. And we noticed results immediately.  I would recommend him to anyone and will certainly contact him in the future if we get another dog.

Mike torres

Neil helped me find a home for my 16 week old german shepherd

Michele Kulbickas- Haley

This is my sweet rescue maxwell. He was found at 5 weeks in a dumpster in January freezing cold. Maxwell has a lot of anxiety and energy that have definitely been a work in progress. Neil has taken on this huge task of helping maxwell work thru all these things . He is all about positive reinforcement and that is so important to me . He has become maxwells very best buddy. It is amazing all he has accomplished . I could have never thought it possible and am so grateful to him for this . He truly loves what he does ! Look at the smile on maxwells face!! I can’t say enough how highly I would recommend him . Look at the smile on maxwells face !

Jennifer Elberti

Neil has been working with our dog for about 4 months now. It has been game changer !!! He has worked with us to help deka learn respect from us and listen more. The biggest challenge was when people came to visit us. Deka would jump all over them. We are learning ways through Neil how to calm his behavior and it has been an incredible outcome! He rocks!!

Darcy Ewalt

Neil is simply the best at what he does!  We rescued a 3 year old, stubborn, lovable bulldog who had to learn quite a few things.  Being a bulldog we were not sure how training would go.  However, she loves when he comes, and his technique really works.  It is evident he loves what he does, he forges a great bond with the dogs and is really a pleasure to work with.  I highly recommend his services.  You will not be disappointed!!!

Bruce Franchi

Finding the right dog trainer can be nerve-racking. Scouring reviews and websites is daunting, but in the end it often comes down to a gut feeling. After narrowing down our options and discussing for several days, my wife and I decided to go with Neill. We are so glad that we did. From the moment he first came to our house, we immediately began training, and within a week we started to see progress with Ollie, our yellow lab. We've been working with Neill for over a month now, and Ollie keeps progressing. We would highly recommend Neill to any dog owner.

Dan Gardner

I couldn't feel more pleased to write this review. If I could give Neil more than 5 Stars, I would. He has been training dogs for a long time and his experience, patience, and obvious love for the dogs is apparent. He has worked with more than a handful of our clients and I have had the opportunity to spend many hours observing his trainning methods. His approach is Force Free / Fear Free, a philosophy that science has proven will produce the best log-term results.

Phil Tacey

We met Neil through Playtime Pet Resorts in KOP. From the first meeting we could tell that Neil was very passionate and truly enjoyed working with and helping dogs. That has continued through our training sessions. Our dog Whisper was exhausted but remained excited about learning new skills. At no point was she ever afraid and has continued to enjoy the practice sessions using the techniques Neil taught us.  We cannot wait to continue learning. Neil treats his clients dogs as if they were his own and we believe he has set up not only Whisper, but also us for continued success.

Missy Lowry

My dog Kona and I have only met with Neil twice and I already notice a difference in Kona's behavior. Kona shows signs of being scared & also is territorial, so when strangers come into our house she constantly barks at them. Neil had Kona going up to him and sniffing him, letting him pet her by the end of the first session & during the second session she barked at him once then was fine with him, tail wagging. She already seems like a more confident dog and I have hope that this confidence will continue to grow allowing her to feel less scared and territorial. Kona also has a problem of pulling on the leash a lot and during the second session Kona began just following me one simple command and with me not having to pull anymore. I cannot wait to see how she continues to progress. THANK YOU NEIL!!!

Tina Torino

Neil is very,dedicated and very knowledgeable about dog training ! He will conquer any issues you might have with your dog . Definitely give him a try !

Natasha Kestelman

We adopted our wonderful Charlie from the Humane society after we lost our previous dog. Charlie was very energetic and seemed to be good with adults and children. His paperwork said he was 4 years old, so I thought he would be a good choice for our family.  Charlie was very well behaved in the house but he had problems, especially with aggression toward other dogs and the leash during walks.  He did not know commands.  I tried two different trainers before I saw Neil training dogs in our park. I was impressed by Neil the moment we met. He's really a dog psychologist!  I went from tears to a renewed confidence after the 2nd session. Charlie was a different dog after just two sessions.  He is learning new commands and can walk nicely by my side now. We did not start to work with his aggression toward other dogs, I am looking forward to that.  I also loved the flexibility of Neil's training as opposed to other programs we looked into.  I would recommend her services to everyone who needs a little or a lot of help.

Marc Lambert

We met Neil around KOP and was very impressed with his knowledge and the way he presented himself. We also met Rocky and could not believe how gentle and friendly he was. After the first appointment we noticed a marked improvement with our dog with commands and personality. Best experience ever.

Peis Place

I’m a Sharpei breeder of 30 years. They are a special, protective, proud, and loyal breed that, if not socialized properly as a pups, can often end up in need of a good trainer. That’s where someone like The K9 Coach, Neil Sandman comes in. Sharpei bond very closely to their owners and can become fiercely protective. They can display something called territorial aggression (or even a resource guarding behavior) where their owner is concerned. These behaviors can become troubling and problematic for owners and, when this happens, a good trainer is critical. What’s needed is: someone who truly understands the breed, someone who takes the time and has the ability to bond with the dog, someone who can establish a relationship of trust and respect with the dog, and someone who can, not only train the dog; but, can then transfer those newly gained skills and behaviors to the dog’s family. Neil Sandman is that trainer. I’ve known Neil personally for about 2 years now. He has a past puppy of ours (his blue Sharpei Ozzie,). I’ve spoken to Neil often over the past 2 years and he has relayed many of his training techniques and stories to me. I’ve watched as he’s expertly guides his rottie Rocky into becoming an amazingly well mannered, patient, obedient, and well behaved therapy dog. I’ve also seen what a wonderful job he has done with training Ozzie. He’s a phenomenal trainer who has a great knowledge of dogs and a great passion for what he does. I have recommended my Sharpei families and friends to Mr. Sandman without hesitation and will continue to do so in the future. I highly recommend The K9 Coach, Neil Sandman to anyone in need of training for their dog.

Nathan Houck

Professional Service, trains any time of dog and focuses on their specific needs

Maggie Garcia-Taylor

Neil is passionate about his trade and loves what he does. He is dedicated in training each individual dog with the dedication and attention needed to succeed in reaching each owners' goal. His own dogs are the most well behaved K9s I have ever met.  He has the magic paw-touch. :)

David Sandman

I have known Neil for several years. He is definitely a lover of dogs and they are his passion. This is truly a blessing for him to be able to do what he loves and be an effective trainer of dogs. Best of luck Neil.

Witherman_ 1987

I was told by another trainer that My puppy Remus at 7 months old had severe fear aggression and would need to most likely be put down since he will end up biting someone.  I was devastated as he was just a baby.  Luckily Neil was a customer of mine and said he was a dog trainer.  He asked if he could meet him and see if he could evaluate the situation.  The first time Renus met him...he was so scared he just keep lunging at Neil trying to attack.  Neil felt so bad because he could see it was from such severe fear.  He took him on because he could see that he was a very loving dog and we are a very loving family to him.  Remus is now 18 months old and his fear has dwindled by 80%!  I know that may not seem like alot to some people but understand...what he was to what he is now is almost a new dog!  I highly recommend the K9 coach!  He loves the dogs...he loves the job...and now Remus and he are best buds.

John Byrne

If I could have posted 6 stars, I would. My father who met Neil in the past year or so noticed how well trained his own dog was so he brought that to my attention and we hired him.  Ever since it has been a great experience as he can connect with my dog easily and the process is smooth and our sessions are also fun for me and my dog “swagger.” My dog loves Neil and because of his experience my dog is better overall in terms of being calm and obeying. Neils experience goes a long way and I can see this business growing even greater because of the experiences his clientele are encountering. Neil is not only a good trainer but an exceptional individual.

Mark S.

Very knowledgeable K9 coach, have and had few different breeds of K9, his caring and positive approach to training your companion is the best choice.

Richie B

Neil is one of the most amazing dog trainers I have ever seen. His dogs are unbelievably calm, and they listen to every word he says. I believe he can help any dog become happier and more focused.
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